ICICI Bank, SBI among top picks which could give over 20% returns in 2025

Despite challenges in unsecured retail and microfinance segments, the banking sector’s outlook remains positive, supported by robust fundamentals and operational efficiency. Credit growth for FY25 is projected at ~11%, with an improvement to ~12.5% expected in FY26, reflecting the sector’s resilience and sustained demand across key segments.

Zepto aims for March-April IPO filing after India shift

Zepto plans to file for an IPO around March-April 2024 after securing approval to move its holding entity to India from Singapore. The National Company Law Tribunal will hear its reverse merger application on January 17. Zepto aims to become the first standalone quick-commerce firm to go public, amidst competition from Zomato-owned Blinkit and Swiggy’s […]

CLSA adds Tata Motors, NTPC, Nestle, and Britannia to India Focus Portfolio

In 2025, Nifty’s returns are expected to be muted due to high valuations and global uncertainties, including Trump’s policies and rising dollar. CLSA favours commodities and insurance while being underweight on IT, discretionary, industrials, and healthcare. Tata Motors, NTPC, Nestle, and Britannia have been added to its India focus portfolio, with HDFC Bank removed.

Dolly Khanna picks up 1.16% stake in smallcap Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys

Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock traded above its 50-day and 200-day SMAs of Rs 821 and Rs 729, respectively, but remained volatile with a 1-year beta of 1.5, as per Trendlyne data. It has a market capitalization of Rs 4,862.88 crore, reflecting its position in the market despite fluctuating trends.

Bank of Baroda Q3 update: Global business jumps 12% YoY to Rs 25.64 lakh crore

Bank of Baroda’s global advances grew 11.65% YoY to Rs 11.72 lakh crore in Q3FY25, up from Rs 10.49 lakh crore in Q3FY24. Meanwhile, global deposits rose 11.82% YoY to Rs 13.92 lakh crore, compared to Rs 12.45 lakh crore in the same quarter last year, showcasing consistent growth in the bank’s core metrics.

DMart shares skyrocket 15% after Q3 update shows 17% YoY revenue growth

DMart share price: Avenue Supermarts, which runs DMart stores, saw its shares rise 15% after it reported a 17% increase in standalone revenue for the December 2024 quarter. Revenue for this period was Rs 15,565.23 crore, up from Rs 13,247.33 crore last year. DMart now operates 387 stores.